The Patterns Of Wat Sene

The Wat Sene Souk Haram (from the Sanskrit Sukharam) also known as the temple of 100,000 treasures, is one of many beautiful temples in Luang Prabang.

Its facade and doors are heavily gilded and every inch of space on its walls, columns and even under its roof is covered with stenciled patterns. The secondary structures in the complex, like the drum tower and subsidiary shrines are just as beautifully embellished.

Absolutely beautiful, Madhu! You really captured the essence of this stunning wat – especially the Big Buddha which was very tricky to photograph. We were there last year and fell in love with the gilded stenciling and graceful nagas. Thanks for this elegant reminder. All the best, Terri